ABOUT ME
I am currently a PhD student in the College of Dentistry at Ohio State University studying the molecular mechanisms that control mineralization with emphasis on oral tissues. I will be attending University of Iowa, College of Dentistry concurrently to obtain my DDS in class of 2025.
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My long term goal is to bridge the knowledge gained in the lab to the patients to improve outcomes and quality of life for patients suffering form mineralized tissue, diseases, syndromes, and injuries as an academic clinician scientist.
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EDUCATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
Extracellular matrix proteins
Understanding the molecular mechanisms that control ECM mineralization
2021 - 2025
University of Iowa, College of Dentistry
DDS Student
Mineralized Tissue Regeneration
Discover ways to improve and enhance mineralized tissues ability to heal and repair
Mineralized Tissue Diseases
Rare diseases research gives insight into the underlying mechanisms as well as striving for therapies to help patients
Inflammatory Bone Loss
Investigate the interconnected systems of inflammation and bone to find ways to exploit and improve patient outcomes
2017 - 2025
Ohio State University, College of Dentistry
PhD student, Oral Biology
2005 - 2009
College of Charleston
BS Biology